Colo Colo Adopts Double 9 Strategy With Correa and Romero

Colo Colo manager Fernando Ortiz is set to implement a significant tactical shift for the upcoming clash against Coquimbo Unido. According to reports from AS Chile and RedGol, the club will return to a double 9 attacking formation, starting both Javier Correa and Maximiliano Romero in the lineup.

This strategic move marks the first time since the Superclásico that the team will deploy two strikers simultaneously. The decision follows a period of offensive recalibration and comes as the club seeks to secure its position at the top of the Liga de Primera standings.

A Return to the Starting Eleven

The inclusion of Javier Correa in the starting lineup is particularly notable, as he returns to the eleven after an eight-match absence. AS Chile reports that Ortiz’s decision to prioritize Correa is an unexpected modification to the starting XI, despite the team’s recent victory.

Correa’s return is bolstered by his recent performance against Universidad de Concepción on April 26, 2026. In that match, the Argentine forward scored an agonic winning goal during stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory for the Cacique, a result that helped the team reclaim its position at the summit of the league.

The Goleador Dilemma

The decision to start both Correa and Romero resolves a tactical dilemma that had persisted throughout the week. Reporting from DaleAlbo indicated that both players arrived encendidos (on fire) after finding the net against Universidad de Concepción, forcing Ortiz to choose between them or find a way to integrate both into the system.

The two forwards were seen training together during a practice session on Friday, May 1, 2026, signaling Ortiz’s intent to utilize their combined scoring threat. This pairing is viewed as a means to increase effectiveness in the final third and maintain the club’s momentum in the title race.

Match Outlook and Context

The pending fixture against Coquimbo Unido is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano. A victory in this match could allow Colo Colo to establish itself as the exclusive leader of the competition.

Colo Colo enters the match in strong form, having recorded a string of victories in their recent outings, including the narrow win over Universidad de Concepción. The tactical pivot to a double-striker system is designed to maximize the current form of Correa and Romero as they look to dismantle the Coquimbo defense.

The match will be officiated by referee Hector Jona Gamboa, with Jose Retamal Silva and Claudio Urrutia Córdova serving as assistants. Fernando Vejar Díaz has been appointed as the VAR official for the encounter.